Overview

Hacienda San Jose Cholul is a small private hacienda located south east of Merida. The 15 rooms and suites are conditioned with exquisite details and locates around the main 18th century building, surrounded by beautiful gardens.
We invite you to evoke the splendor of past eras, eveloped in the luxurious amenities and services expected of a five-star hotel. Learn about the history, our role in the social context of this ever evolving land, the rich juxtaposition of the ancient and modern cultures. Delight in the flavors of our cuisine, the architectural heritage of our rooms and the archeological zones, colonial villages and the natural reserves that surround us.
Almost all guest rooms form part of the original building that have been fully restored and adapted to the hotel needs: their high ceilings and unique décor evoke the splendor of past eras. A specific restoration project had been developed to express its particular architectonic personality by conserving the same spirit that its former and original owners gave to it. Thus, in some cases, the restoration of buildings brings together both contemporary and traditional aspects and the new spaces and elements serve above all to highlight the artistic and architectonic value of the haciendas original features.
Most of the rooms features 18-foot ceilings with inside exposed beams and rafters; narrow, 10-foot-high, wooden double doors; beautiful wooden beds and cabinets made of dark, tropical hardwoods; cool tile floors; and large, bulbous pegs set into the stone walls for hanging the woven cotton hammocks, for which Yucatan is famous, to allow our guests sleep in the Mayan Style.
For those who want to perceive an even more mayan experience we invite them to try the "Mayan Villas". Authentic "Mayan Palapas" which have been transformed into deluxe accommodations combining the unique Mayan Arquitecture with today's expectations of the highly sophisticated traveler. Definitely a unique experience in an unique place.

Location & Map

Location Summary
In the southeast of Mexico, bathed by the clear blue waters of the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico, lies the peninsula of Yucatán, where the great Mayan culture once flourished amidst tropical forests. At a 45 minutes drive from the international airport of Mérida, the state capital, and 2 ½ hours drive by car from Cancun, lies Hacienda San Jose Cholul.

Directions to Hotel
The modern Merida International Airport serves as destination for several direct flights from the U.S. and connecting flights from Latin America and the Caribbean (through Mexico City and other hubs). Major airlines with service at Merida include: Mexicana, Continental, Aero Mexico and Delta. The hacienda is only a short flight from these major cities: Mexico City (1 hr, 40 min), Houston (1 hr, 50 min), Miami (1 hr, 30 min), Cancun (35 min).
Driving Directions from Merida Airport: After leaving the airport turn left, following the signs Cancun, after 2 miles (3 kilometers), turn right of the bridge to get on the ring road to Cancun. Follow the ring road after 9 miles (15 kilometers) you will see the sign indicating Tixcocob / Tixpehual (the first turn after the one to Cancun), turn right and take this highway until you arrive to Tixcocob. Cross the city centre and follow the signs to Euan / Cacalchen. Continue for another 9 miles (14 kilometers) (passing the village of Euan) take a left turn after the sign "Hacienda San Jose Cholul". The Hacienda is about 1 miles (2 kilometers) from the main road.
Driving directions from Cancun: Take the Highway (toll road) Cancun – Merida. At the 48km, turn right following signs IZAMAL/TAHMEK. You are now at the 11 road. After 8 km turn left following the sign KIMBILA. Passing through the village of Kimbila you get to CITILCUM, turn left in the centre and take the road to Cacalchen, after about 7 miles (12 kilometers) you get to the village of Cacalchen. Continue for another 4 miles (6 kilometers) and take a left turn after the sign "Hacienda San Jose Cholul". The Hacienda is about 1 miles (2 kilometers) from the main road.